Tsuba Translation help needed

[dgut]

Hello! I posted this Tsuba I bought at the Oedo Flea Market and was told people here might be able to help me better!

 

The lady who I bought it from tried her best to explain to me that it's 250 years old and from the Edo Period.

 

I am wondering if anyone can translate what it says on the box's lid, side, and the engravings on the sides of the Tsuba.

 

I mainly bought it for the impressive artwork/craftsmanship it captivated me immediately.

 

Thanks so much in advance!

[MauroP]

Very curious about what’s written on the mimi, my try:

 

光林  五世  嫡流  大龍斎  光興  -  Kōrin   go-sei   chakuryū   Tairyūsai   Mitsuoki  -  Kōrin the 5th main line [generation] of Tairyūsai Mitsuoki (Ōtsuki school)

 

文政八乙酉三朝 …  -  Bunsei hachi kinoto tori (1825) …

[Nobody]

大龍斎光興作 – Tairyusai Mitsuoki saku

黄銅地角形鐔 – Brass, square shape tsuba

表富岳図 – Front: Mt. Fuji

裏三保の松原 – Back: Miho no Matsubara

文政八乙酉三朝之内彫光林五世嫡流と横に銘あり新年仕事始めの意と考へられる

-         There are inscriptions 文政八乙酉三朝之内彫 (Carved within the New Year’s Day of Bunsei 8^th Kinoto-Tori.) and 光林五世嫡流 (The 5^th main line generation of Korin) on its sides, and it seems to be the first work of the year.

名作也 – It is a masterpiece

 

[Sides]

文政八乙酉三朝之内彫鐫 - Carved within the New Year’s Day of Bunsei 8^th Kinoto-Tori (1825).

光林五世嫡流大龍斎光興 - The 5^th main line generation of Korin, Tairyusai Mitsuoki

[dgut]

56 minutes ago, Nobody said:

大龍斎光興作 – Tairyusai Mitsuoki saku

黄銅地角形鐔 – Brass, square shape tsuba

表富岳図 – Front: Mt. Fuji

裏三保の松原 – Back: Miho no Matsubara

文政八乙酉三朝之内彫光林五世嫡流と横に銘あり新年仕事始めの意と考へられる

-         There are inscriptions 文政八乙酉三朝之内彫 (Carved within the New Year’s Day of Bunsei 8^th Kinoto-Tori.) and 光林五世嫡流 (The 5^th main line generation of Korin) on its sides, and it seems to be the first work of the year.

名作也 – It is a masterpiece

 

[Sides]

文政八乙酉三朝之内彫鐫 - Carved within the New Year’s Day of Bunsei 8^th Kinoto-Tori (1825).

光林五世嫡流大龍斎光興 - The 5^th main line generation of Korin, Tairyusai Mitsuoki

Thank you so much! Now I’m trying to look up some info!

[dgut]

This is what Chat GPT said! What do you think?

 

Certainly! Here’s a summary of the information related to the tsuba:

 

Inscriptions:

1. “文政八乙酉三朝之内彫”:

• Carved in the 8th year of Bunsei (1825), Year of the Wood Rooster, within three mornings. This likely refers to the date and efficiency with which the tsuba was crafted.

2. “光林五世嫡流”:

• Indicates the craftsman is from the fifth generation of the direct lineage of Korin, possibly referring to Ogata Korin, a famous artist associated with the Rinpa school.

3. “大龍斎光興作”:

• Made by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki, a craftsman known for his work in traditional sword fittings (tosogu), possibly of the Tosa school lineage.

4. “裏三保の松原”:

• Likely refers to a design or motif depicting Miho no Matsubara, a scenic location in Japan, from a unique perspective (the “rear” or “reverse” view).

 

Likely Artistic Influences:

• The Tosa school or Rinpa school traditions are strongly suggested due to the references to Korin and Mitsuoki.

• Korin (Ogata Korin) is associated with the Rinpa school, known for its elegant and nature-inspired motifs, which might influence the design.

• The Bunsei era (1825) places the tsuba in the late Edo period, a time when various Edo-period schools of tsuba-making flourished.

 

Conclusion:

 

The tsuba likely comes from a craftsman influenced by the Rinpa or Tosa schools, blending traditional motifs and elegant craftsmanship with nature-inspired designs. The inscriptions suggest it was created by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki from a prestigious lineage, possibly signifying the first work of the New Year, and the theme could be related to famous Japanese landscapes.

 

Edited January 27 by dgut
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[Nobody]

1 hour ago, dgut said:

This is what Chat GPT said! What do you think?

 

Certainly! Here’s a summary of the information related to the tsuba:

 

Inscriptions:

1. “文政八乙酉三朝之内彫”:

• Carved in the 8th year of Bunsei (1825), Year of the Wood Rooster, within three mornings. This likely refers to the date and efficiency with which the tsuba was crafted.

2. “光林五世嫡流”:

• Indicates the craftsman is from the fifth generation of the direct lineage of Korin, possibly referring to Ogata Korin, a famous artist associated with the Rinpa school.

3. “大龍斎光興作”:

• Made by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki, a craftsman known for his work in traditional sword fittings (tosogu), possibly of the Tosa school lineage.

4. “裏三保の松原”:

• Likely refers to a design or motif depicting Miho no Matsubara, a scenic location in Japan, from a unique perspective (the “rear” or “reverse” view).

 

Likely Artistic Influences:

• The Tosa school or Rinpa school traditions are strongly suggested due to the references to Korin and Mitsuoki.

• Korin (Ogata Korin) is associated with the Rinpa school, known for its elegant and nature-inspired motifs, which might influence the design.

• The Bunsei era (1825) places the tsuba in the late Edo period, a time when various Edo-period schools of tsuba-making flourished.

 

Conclusion:

 

The tsuba likely comes from a craftsman influenced by the Rinpa or Tosa schools, blending traditional motifs and elegant craftsmanship with nature-inspired designs. The inscriptions suggest it was created by Dairyuusai Mitsuoki from a prestigious lineage, possibly signifying the first work of the New Year, and the theme could be related to famous Japanese landscapes.

 

 

You should study Ōtsuki school as @MauroP suggested.

 

[dgut]

1 hour ago, Nobody said:

 

You should study Ōtsuki school as @MauroP suggested. I've reached out to a few museums asking for additional information. Ill update you when I learn more.